Nonprofit · EIN 27-1567450
ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,542,553 | $9,868,131 | $674,422 | $8,365,601 | $3,356,273 | $5,009,328 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,667,179 | $12,400,371 | $266,808 | $9,270,071 | $4,935,165 | $4,334,906 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,617,777 | $10,899,785 | $717,992 | $8,456,411 | $4,388,313 | $4,068,098 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,988,889
- of which government grants
- $1,986,709
- Program service revenue
- $8,146,768
- Investment income
- $44,982
- Other revenue
- $361,914
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $410,037
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,836,763
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,938,690
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $103,543
- Accounting fees
- $47,482
- Occupancy
- $139,564
- Depreciation
- $811,167
- Program services (functional)
- $7,559,986
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,308,145
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,270,071
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,365,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,356,273
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,009,328
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,007,589
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,739
- Gross receipts
- $10,542,553
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNADETTE PINTO | SBA Officer | 40 | $154,333 | $0 |
| TOBI L KNEHR | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,414 | $18,863 |
| NABANEETA MUKHERJEE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,435 | $19,364 |
| ABRAHAM B WILLIAMS | TECHNOLOGY C Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,124 | $6,500 |
| JACK A PERNA UNTIL 624 | FORMER CSA Former | 40 | $115,974 | $0 |
| DR PAUL OLIVEIRA | LEAD Officer | 40 | $91,123 | $22,154 |
| ELOISA HERNANDEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROMAN UNTIL 1124 | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAAD SYED UNTIL 1024 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS REI FROM 125 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSE AVILES FROM 125 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYRA MERCADO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNER PEREZ UNTIL 1124 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILIA VAQUERO FROM 1124 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YADIRA PUNTIEL UNTIL 1224 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBIORIX RAMIREZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA BISHOP-MBACHU UNTIL 724 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNADETTE PINTO | SBA Key employee | 40 | $153,993 | $0 |
| NABANEETA MUKHERJEE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,062 | $23,802 |
| MUNIRA JAMALI | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,264 | $24,105 |
| TOBI KNEHR | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,114 | $23,197 |
| ABRAHAM WILLIAMS | TECHNOLOGY C Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,780 | $7,931 |
| ROSE ANN BERBERICH | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,596 | $6,486 |
| ARNOLD WHITE | CSA UNTIL 09 Officer | 40 | $112,686 | $0 |
| NATASHA HOWARD | CSA UNTIL 01 Officer | 40 | $73,520 | $6,571 |
| JOSHUA BISHOP-MBACHU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAAD SYED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELOISA HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YADIRA PUNTIEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA LASCANO | MEMBER UNTIL Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBIORIX RAMIREZ | NONVOTING ME Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK PERNA | CSA UNTIL 06 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNIRA JAMALI | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,938 | $18,886 |
| NABANEETA MUKHERJEE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,423 | $16,589 |
| GAIL LONG | SBA UNTIL 1/ Officer | 40 | $126,078 | $5,483 |
| ROSE ANN BERNERICH | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,240 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SWINFORD | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,871 | $5,483 |
| ABRAHAM WILLIAMS | TECHNOLOGY C Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,444 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE PINTO | SBA BEG. 2/2 Officer | 20 | $70,000 | $0 |
| ARNOLD WHITE | LEAD PERSON Officer | 40 | $61,214 | $5,483 |
| JOSHUA BISHOP-MBACHU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROMAN | VICE PRES. B Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISETTE VILANOVA | VICE PRES UN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAAD SYED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE PABON | CORP SEC UNT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELBA CEBALLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELOISA HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA LASCANO | MEMBER BEG 6 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YADIRA PUNTIEL | MEMBER BEG 5 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO ABREU | MEMBER UNTIL Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBIORIX RAMIREZ | NONVOTING ME Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 612 AMBOY AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-2578
- In care of
- % JORGE CRUZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BERNADETTE PINTO
- Signed the 990
- BERNADETTE PINTO, SBA
- Phone
- (848) 203-3742
- Website
- WWW.AULCHS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GALLEROS ROBINSON
Mission
THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (THE "CHARTER SCHOOL") PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR GRADES 7 THROUGH 12. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A REGULAR AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION.
Program accomplishments
- MAJOR INITIATIVES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CONTINUED TO CENTER ON HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES INITIALLY BROUGHT FORTH DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE FOLLOWING WERE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES:INCREASED DISTRICT TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITIES IN ALL AREAS (HARDWARE/SOFTWARE) FOR REMOTE LEARNING; DEVELOPED/IMPLEMENTED REOPENING PLAN INCLUSIVE OF PPE, SIGNAGE, CLEANSING SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT; DESIGNED/IMPLEMENTED LEADERSHIP MENTORING AND INTERSHIP PROGRAM PER SCHOOL CHARTER; CONTINUED SEARCH AND GOAL SETTING FOR INCREASING STUDENT STABILITY; CONTINUED EXPANSION OF STAFF AND TO ACCOMODATE PROGRAM GROWTH AND STUDENT NEEDS; CONTINUED PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $6,612,111 · revenue $8,496,138
- THE CHARTER SCHOOL IMPLEMENTED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND IDEA PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS WERE ENACTED BY CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ACT WITH MAJOR FOCUS ON PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.Expenses $736,816 · revenue $5,462
- THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, LOW COST OR FREE MEALS TO STUDENT EACH SCHOOL DAY THROUGH ITS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FEDERALLY AND STATE ASSISTED.Expenses $211,059 · revenue $7,082
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1567450
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,365,601
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,542,553
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,542,553 | $9,868,131 | $8,365,601 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,667,179 | $12,400,371 | $9,270,071 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,617,777 | $10,899,785 | $8,456,411 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,837,915 | $12,055,599 | $8,889,989 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1567450).
Questions about ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is 27-1567450.
- Is ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BERNADETTE PINTO.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,333 (BERNADETTE PINTO, SBA).
- How much revenue does ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,542,553, expenses of $9,868,131 and total assets of $8,365,601 at year end.
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